This week -- Published Oct. 31, 2013

Thursday

Oct 31, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Lathrop's Dell'Osso Family Farms has provided a daily get-ready-for Halloween experience all month.

The Record

Event: Pumpkin maze

Lathrop's Dell'Osso Family Farms has provided a daily get-ready-for Halloween experience all month. In addition to the pumpkin and corn mazes - which is how this all started 16 years ago on the pumpkin farm - there's a haunted "spooktacular" castle; bucking pumpkin; a mystery tour ride; zip lines, scarecrow ride; aerial-ropes course; spinning pumpkins; pony rides; a petting zoo; and dozens of other activities for children and adults. 10 a.m. 501 S. Manthey Road, Lathrop, Free; various prices for rides and activities. (209) 982-0833. pumpkinmaze.com.

This Stagg High School graduate performs Latin jazz on soprano saxophone and flute, accompanied by an eight-piece band. 7:30 p.m. Episcopal Church of St. Anne's, 1020 W. Lincoln Road, Stockton. $15. (209) 598-0648.

Event: Sandhill Crane Festival

Each year, these wide-winged birds pull off their migratory flyway and hang out for a while in the Delta's 1,000 miles of waterways and agricultural areas. For an 18th year, a weekend of activities, educational programs and excursions give people a chance to check out the giant flock in its "winter" habitat and learn about its history. There's also a display of crane-inspired art: watercolors, oils, etchings, sculptures and photographs depicting cranes and other wildlife that's part of California's ecosystem. 11:30 a.m. Sat.; 6 p.m. Fri.; 10:30 a.m. Sun., Hutchins Street Square and other Lodi-area locations. cranefestival.com.

This 49-year-old country singer from Kingston Springs, Tenn., is touring to support "The Journey (Livin' Hits)," a 2013 CD that sums up his 13-year career. 8 p.m., Gallo Center, 1000 I St., Modesto. $19-$79. (209) 338-2100.

Theater: "Harvey"

"Wouldn't we all love to be as carefree, gentle and loving as Elwood?" asks Sierra Repertory Theatre director Dennis Jones. "He's such a genuinely considerate human being. He just has this one flaw." He's a giant and invisible rabbit. Elwood P. Dowd - James Stewart portrayed him in the 1950 film - introduces this "delightful, caring pooka from the spirit world" to everyone, causing plenty of comic chaos. "This is one of the finest American comedies ever written," Jones said. 2 p.m. Sun.; 7 p.m. Thurs.-Fri.; 2 and 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., Wed. Fallon House Theatre, Columbia. $18-$32. (209) 532-3120.

Music: Calaveras Community Band

This program of music by Gustav Holst and Sergei Rachmaninoff raises funds for the medical care of former percussionist Rosendo Rojas of Vallecito. 3 p.m. Sun. Bret Harte High School, Angels Camp. (209) 728-9057.

Exhibit: "Black Wings"

This exhibit from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum details the history of blacks' contributions to the evolution of American aviation. Noon-5 p.m. Sun.; also 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Fri.; noon-5 p.m. Sat., The Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton. $8; $7, seniors; $5, students. (209) 940-6300.